What Happens Right After Sperm Enters a Woman’s Body?
Discover the journey of sperm after entry into a woman and the potential for fertilization and pregnancy.
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Immediately after sperm enters a woman, it begins a journey through the cervix into the uterus and towards the fallopian tubes. If an egg is present, fertilization can occur within minutes to several hours. Not all sperm reach the egg; most do not survive the journey. If fertilization happens, the zygote will travel to the uterus for implantation, marking the beginning of pregnancy.
FAQs & Answers
- How long does sperm survive in the female body? Sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for up to five days, depending on the conditions.
- What are the stages of fertilization? Fertilization involves several stages: sperm entry, egg activation, fusion of genetic material, and zygote formation.
- What is a zygote? A zygote is the initial cell formed when a sperm fertilizes an egg, and it eventually develops into an embryo.